Mushroom Leek Pie

This savory pie is a simple, rustic dish that is perfect as a side dish or a main. Top with a drizzle of balasmic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve hot, cold, or room temperature. This pie was an entry to the Porches and Pies pie contest in 2023. Notes This recipe requries one pie shell (half a recipe) of Pâte Brisée. Any mix of fresh mushrooms can be used....

August 23, 2023

Spinach Lasagna

This is a versatile recipe that can include various roasted vegetables. Equipment 9x11" glass baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat over to 350°F. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound bunch spinach, washed and stemmed, or 1/2 pound bagged baby spinach 3 cups simple tomato sauce 227 grams (8 ounces) ricotta cheese 1 egg Pinch of cinnamon 9 to 11 lasagna noodles 113 grams (4 ounces / 1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan; more as needed....

March 15, 2021

Special Chicken

This is a recipe that I made up. Equipment 14-inch cast-iron skillet Ingredients Olive oil, as needed 16 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 2 medium onions 2 shallots ¼ cup capers, rinsed 2 red bell peppers Juice of one lemon 3 chicken breasts; sliced into cutlets 16 ounces fresh spinach leaves; washed 1 ¼ cups chicken broth 3/4 cup white wine All-purpose flour (to dredge chicken) Preparation Prep Chicken Working with 1 breast at a time, starting on thick side, cut breasts in half horizontally....

January 31, 2018

Sauerkraut, Onions, and Mushrooms

The title says it all. This recipe pairs well with Potato Dumplings Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium purple onion, chopped 16 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped 32 ounces sauerkraut, drained Broth, as needed (vegetable, chicken, beef, etc. Your choice) Salt Olive Oil Preparation In a large skillet, combine onions and mushrooms. Add some salt. Add enough olive oil to lightly coat and prevent sticking. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mushrooms and onions soften....

January 4, 2015